Job Description

We are hiring for our client, a highly reputable organisation based in Ballymena, who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their finance function on a full-time, permanent basis. This role would suit someone with solid transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a busy, supportive environment and is keen to take ownership of their workload.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Excellent salary – £30,000–£32,000
2. Well-established and respected employer
3. Long-term, permanent opportunity with growth potential

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Be Doing:

As Finance Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day and long-term financial operations. Your main duties will include:

• Managing client, office, and deposit bank accounts, including close monitoring and supervision
• Reconciliation of bank statements across multiple accounts on a regular basis
• End-to-end handling of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Processing BACs payments, cheques, bank lodgements and direct customer payments (via phone and electronically)
• Recording and maintaining financial data — ensuring finance records are up to date and accurately reflected on internal systems
• Checking, posting, and coding of bills and invoices, ensuring they align with internal procedures
• Supporting the preparation of cashflow forecasts, KPIs, and financial reports (daily, monthly and at year-end)
• Assisting with year-end accounts and audit preparation to ensure compliance and accuracy

The Person:

The ideal candidate for this Finance Assistant job will have:

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role (essential)
• Strong IT skills, including MS Excel and finance software (Sage, QuickBooks or similar)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A positive, can-do attitude and ability to work under pressure
• AAT qualification or working towards (desirable but not essential)

The Reward:

• Competitive salary: £30,000–£32,000
• Permanent, full-time position
• Based in Ballymena with onsite parking
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities
• 37.5 hour working week, Monday–Friday

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Finance Assistant job, please contact Hollie Wilson-O’Neill. Visit our website for a full list of Finance and Business Support roles.